Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a kukri on her belt. Her tied-back hair is white. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. The war was a terrible time for her, and Verna does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Dworic hails from a village terrorized by giants. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blue hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are silver and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Butcher.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Drusilia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and balancing her hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'0". He wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Reirak embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Reirak learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Dyer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.